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Vehicles›Makes›DeSoto›Models›Adventurer

1957 DeSoto Adventurer

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1957
Make
DeSoto
Model
Adventurer
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
S26-A
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.7 V8 TorqueFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
350 hp
Power (kW)
257 kW
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,650 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,613 mm (221.0 in)
Width
1,986 mm (78.2 in)
Height
1,458 mm (57.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm (126.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.52 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke
96.52 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
9.25 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,516 mm (59.7 in)
Turning Circle
13.81 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
DeSoto emblemDeSoto170 vehicles
AdventurerModel3 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Adventurer Standard1957–1959
Adventurer Convertible Generations1 of 3
Year
Powertrain
5.7 V8 TorqueFlite
Horsepower
350 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline